My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Sensing the warmth had faded, Su Zhirou immediately spoke up in displeasure: "Is the Duke's mansion so poor that it can't even afford charcoal anymore?"

"Madam, you've made a mistake. This is top-quality smokeless charcoal, more than ten times better than the Duke's monthly allowance. Even the ladies of the palace are only allowed to use it. Just a few small pieces cost over ten taels of silver. If you were to burn them, Madam, I wouldn't be able to afford to compensate you..."

"No way, you want money from me for a few pieces of charcoal? I'm her own sister!"

Su Zhirou was furious at Qiu Ye's words. How could she be so petty?

Su Yingxue's dowry was enormous, yet she wouldn't even burn a single charcoal.

"Madam, that's not how it works. If you and Madam had a good relationship, that would be fine. The problem is that you and Madam don't get along. Instead of being unhappy, Madam, you should think about how to please Madam and improve your relationship with her. Not to mention this charcoal, you can have any other valuable items."

"I don't know what's wrong with you, Madam? You used to have a good relationship with our Madam, why are you acting so clueless now?"

Autumn Leaves didn't hold back in their criticism.

Su Zhirou was furious. She also wanted to know why Su Yingxue had suddenly turned against her, but she still didn't understand.

Su Zhirou's expression changed, but she ultimately didn't say anything more.

Without the heater, life outside felt especially unbearable.

Inside, Song Ning looked at Su Zhirou, who was standing at the door refusing to leave, and said unhappily, "How can your sister be so annoying? She wants to take advantage of you for nothing? The thing is, we don't even have a good relationship. How can she have the nerve to do that?"

Previously, I only thought Su Zhirou was hypocritical, but now I see that Su Zhirou is not only hypocritical, but also doesn't know her own worth.

Su Yingxue shook her head: "What does her spoiled daughter have to do with me?"

"I'll raise my own child; I'm not going to be taken advantage of."

Su Yingxue's voice was indifferent, but Song Ning immediately sensed something was wrong: "Is your father treating you badly?"

"Really? You're the legitimate daughter, and you're so rich, how could he treat you badly?"

This was the first time Song Ning had learned about Su Yingxue's family affairs, and it felt like she had discovered a new continent.

His eyes were full of confusion.

Is the Marquis of Shunyang so muddle-headed that he's supporting such an affected and pretentious person?

What's the logic behind this?

"What does being rich have to do with being good or bad?" Su Yingxue asked, puzzled.

"How can it be alright? With money, you can buy lots of hairpins and jewelry, and do all sorts of things. Those are the finest things. Marquis Shunyang has been taking advantage of you, yet he treats you badly? How can he be so shameless?"

Song Ning was somewhat dissatisfied, even if he didn't care about the monk, he should at least consider the Buddha's feelings.

Ultimately, we should treat the God of Wealth well, shouldn't we?

"I didn't realize you were so greedy!"

Su Yingxue's gaze fell on Song Ning, with a hint of teasing.

"That's because I often get into trouble and I like hairpins and jewelry, so I think money is a good thing. After all, these two things can help me settle things."

Song Ning said with a rather arrogant tone, "If I had as much money as you, I definitely wouldn't care about these things. But you, why are you making a fuss over a father who isn't very good to you? You should not care at all."

"I never cared in the first place."

"Don't you care why you said those things just now?" Song Ning's words stunned Su Yingxue.

You clearly care a lot.

Su Yingxue's eyes darkened: "I just feel resentful that I ended up with a father like that."

"If Mother is willing to divorce, I will definitely be the first to support her." Su Yingxue's voice was tinged with disappointment.

In her mind, the Marquis of Shunyang was still not a good match for Lady Qian.

The Qian family is actually the best.

"I have heard about your mother's situation, but it is rare for a woman to follow her husband after marriage, and I am very open-minded. I am afraid it will be difficult for your mother to get a divorce. Moreover, the Marquis of Shunyang is used to spending your mother's money, which is why he is unwilling to divorce her."

Song Ning didn't know about others, but if he were the Marquis of Shunyang, he certainly wouldn't want a divorce.

They would rather die than divorce.

"What you said makes some sense, but if Mother agrees, there's nothing he can do even if he disagrees."

If Lady Qian is willing, even if Marquis Shunyang is unwilling, she will find a way to obtain the divorce papers.

However, since Madam Qian was unwilling, her daughter couldn't force her.

After all, Qian Shi had already suffered a lot in her previous life, so in this life, she still wanted Qian Shi to have a better life.

"Alright, stop talking about such hurtful things. The important thing is me. My mother is here, and if I don't go back, I'm afraid things won't work."

Song Ning felt extremely uncomfortable when she thought about the misfits that Madam Song had found for her.

His face also looked very pale.

"Your mother certainly didn't mean it. The main thing is whether the Crown Prince is willing to let you go. Everything else is just empty talk."

Su Yingxue looked at Song Ning and gave her a look that said, "Good luck to you."

Song Ning immediately cowered and hurriedly stepped forward to grab Su Yingxue, begging for mercy: "Please help me, I really don't want to be a concubine."

"Besides, my mother said that if someone like me were to enter the harem, I would definitely be reduced to ashes in the future."

"You know I'm not very bright. If something really happens to me, you'll just lose a friend, won't you?"

"Can you bear to lose such a lovely friend?"

As Song Ning spoke, she winked at Su Yingxue.

Her eyes were like autumn water.

Su Yingxue couldn't help but chuckle: "You're just throwing a flirtatious glance at a blind man. I'm not a man, that won't work on me."

Su Yingxue refused without hesitation.

"Who said that? Although I'm not as pretty as you, I'm still a girl from a modest family. Men like girls who are innocent and pure, and women naturally like them too."

"Open your eyes and look at me! I don't believe your eyes are empty!"

As Song Ning spoke, she frantically flirted with Su Yingxue.

Su Yingxue was amused by her and laughed, "Alright, if it really doesn't work, just bring the person here for a consultation, and we'll do it as if I'm hiring a servant."

"But won't you get yourself into trouble? My friend, aren't you sacrificing too much for me?"

Song Ning was deeply moved and knew that she had not misjudged him.

Su Yingxue was clearly the kind of person who would go to great lengths for her friends.

She is far superior to Su Zhirou.

"Tch, you wish. I'm now on Prince Rui's side. If you've thought it through, you'll have no choice but to side with the Duke's mansion. This favor won't be done for nothing."

Su Yingxue ruthlessly shattered her illusions.

"Huh? But... Father's refusal to take sides is also for my sake."

Song Ning was instantly frightened, after all, Prime Minister Song had warned her more than once not to take sides casually.

It wasn't so easy for Prime Minister Song to remain untainted for so long.

If I were to break Prime Minister Song's rules, I fear...

"Yes, so you should go back home. Marrying the Crown Prince as a concubine isn't so bad; at least the treatment will be much better than it is now."

Su Yingxue urged, a smile on her face.

Song Ning said anxiously, "Hey, aren't you even my friend? How could you treat me like this?"

Song Ning was so shocked by Su Yingxue's ruthlessness that she almost burst into tears.

"Alright, I was just kidding. Whether you want to join Prince Rui's camp or not, you can come to my residence for a consultation."

These words amused Song Ning.

Song Ning's eyes lit up: "You said it yourself!"